Con Korfiatis | Chief Executive Officerflyadeal

Founding Chief Executive Officer of flyadeal, the Middle East's newest low-cost airline based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia which commenced operations on 23rd September 2017. Part of the SAUDIA group. Previously, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, in its Industrial Practice focusing on the Airlines, Aviation, Defence & Aerospace sector in Asia.

An airline and aviation executive with over 20 years’ experience gained in a number of senior roles and airlines. Airline experience covers executive management, finance, strategy, commercial, brand and marketing, network, government affairs, alliances and airline operations. This experience has been across many Asia Pacific countries. Experience in some of the region's most successful airlines, in both low cost and premium segments, including Qantas and Singapore Airlines and responsible for the establishment of Jetstar Asia as its founding CEO. Other previous management experience at both COO and CEO level, the latter at Citilink, Garuda Indonesia’s low cost airline and at Viva Macau Airlines in China.

Former Senior Partner in consulting firm, Flight Ideas Consulting, providing Board and Senior Management level advisory on best practice, growth, improvement and funding strategies for airlines, as well as being taking on management responsibility in implementing these strategies.

Holds degree in Economics and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Appearances:

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World Aviation Festival - 6th September @ 12:05

LCC Leaders CEO Panel: What are the next big challenges for Low Cost Airlines – Who are the winners and losers in the next 5 years?

In the modern era do low cost carriers still have the traditional advantages over larger legacy rivals?

What are the and global factors that are providing a risk to the continual growth of low-cost travel?

How will new technologies help LCCs sustain their cost advantage and deliver better experiences?

As full-service carriers continue to take on many of the characteristics of LCCs how can LCCs effectively compete?

How will the distribution strategies for LCCs evolve to adapt to new business models and passenger demands?

John Strickland / LCC Leaders CEO Panel: What are the next big challenges for Low Cost Airlines – Who are the winners and losers in the next 5 years?

John Strickland, Director,J.L.S Consulting

Director, John Strickland, is a graduate of the University of York and has held senior positions including network planning and revenue management with a number of airlines including British Caledonian, British Airways, KLMuk and Buzz.He was instrumental in the decision by KLM to establish the low...

Felix Antelo / LCC Leaders CEO Panel: What are the next big challenges for Low Cost Airlines – Who are the winners and losers in the next 5 years?

Felix Antelo, Chief Executive Officer,Viva Air Group

Felix Antelo is Business Administrator of the Pontificia Universidad Católica of Argentina and has more than 19 years of experience in the aeronautical industry, living and working in the most important countries of Latin America. He currently serves as President and CEO of Viva Air Group, the...

Duncan Bureau / LCC Leaders CEO Panel: What are the next big challenges for Low Cost Airlines – Who are the winners and losers in the next 5 years?

Duncan Bureau, President,Air Canada Rouge

Duncan Bureau was appointed President, Air Canada Rouge in May 2018 with overall responsibility for all aspects of Air Canada's low-cost carrier and subsidiary, focusing on Air Canada Rouge's distinct brand and culture. He was previously Vice President, Global Sales, a role held since...

Con Korfiatis / LCC Leaders CEO Panel: What are the next big challenges for Low Cost Airlines – Who are the winners and losers in the next 5 years?

Con Korfiatis, Chief Executive Officer,flyadeal

Founding Chief Executive Officer of flyadeal, the Middle East's newest low-cost airline based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia which commenced operations on 23rd September 2017. Part of the SAUDIA group. Previously, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, in its Industrial Practice focusing on the...

Zhijie Wang / LCC Leaders CEO Panel: What are the next big challenges for Low Cost Airlines – Who are the winners and losers in the next 5 years?

Zhijie Wang, President,Spring Airlines

Born on December 4th 1969, Mr. Wang Zhijie graduated from Beihang University with a master’s degree. Before joining Spring Airlines as Vice President in 2005, he worked at Shanghai Airlines from 1995 to 2005. In 2017, Mr. Wang Zhijie was appointed as President of Spring Airlines.

World Aviation Festival is an international conference and exhibition featuring the latest aviation industry solutions and technology. To attend the global conference which features global aviation leaders, there is a registration fee (discounted for airlines and airports). The exhibition is free to visit.